Yoshida Curry — Restaurant in Tokyo

My #1 favourite curry spot in all of Japan. I’ve had different combinations, sweet curry, spicy curry, with and without the “achar” sides. The keema is sweet, fragrant, and pairs perfectly with the egg yolk that it’s beautifully adorned with. The curry has a distinct flavour unlike any other curry I’ve had. You can taste banana in the curry in both spicy and sweet versions, something quite unique to Yoshida Curry in fact, and it works extremely well. The braised pork belly is fall-apart tender and not overly greasy at all. Yoshida-san uses a torch to char the top of the pork belly as well which adds some additional smoky depth to the meat. The “achar” sides rotate daily so check the owner’s Twitter for the day’s special sides. Every single side I’ve had here were delicious. My favourite would have to be the “ごぼうアチャーリ” (Burdock Root Achar). Highly recommend eating here if you’re in Tokyo and want something other than the standard Japanese curry you find everywhere. Keep in mind the owner is a bit strict about the place. You come here to enjoy the food and leave, no chit chat, no talking, no being loud etc. I can respect this and make sure you do as well. I was fortunate that nearly every time I’ve been here, there was no queue at all or just a...

If you intend to go there for a curry that is more indian than Japanese, then go. The rice is strange , but can be gotten used to, There is meat (depending on what you order,) mounded on top of the rice using a mold, and the rice itself is molded onto a plate. You can find pictures online. The real star is the egg. The egg yolk is perfection. I would easily return for the egg. It's worth 5-stars, but the averge is brough down by the demeanor of the owner and lack of warmth overall.

The lay out of the restaurant is one that allows on person to run the show. You order the food. You pick up the food. You take the plates back (together with your comanions) you pay one, single, bill. You don't talk loundly, if at all. You pay 100-500yen (per person who does) leave food on the plate. Pictures of anything but the food will result in you getting kicked out. There are a lot of bad roumors, but I won't spread hearsay, but to summarize: It's like going over to your mother-in-law's house to loan her money and you give it to her so she doesn't kick you out while you eat. Basically, anti-customer.

The plating, to summarize what I saw earlier, is apparant artistic masterbation. I hope you all enjoy it...

The low ratings seem to be because the shop rules are a little strict, but they are simple and easy to follow: wait to be called on the stairs before opening, wait on the street refill your own water, pick up and return your plate don't use your phone while eating, no talking only take pictures of the food

The curry has very complex sweetness and spice, and the achar and the condiments that can be added bring additional layers of flavor.

The pork is rib and belly meat braised like kakuni. I think the keema base might even have chocolate in it? The rice is whole grain and not typical Japanese white rice.

One of my new favorites for curry in Tokyo. Bonus stars for all the Star Wars and Gundam...